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Lydiat, Thomas
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
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Description
- Lydiat, Thomas
- Praelectio astronomica. De natura coeli & conditionibus elementorum: tum autem de causis praecipuorum motuum coeli & stellarum. Item, disquisitio physiologica de origine fontium perennium frigidorum & calidorum... London: John Bill, 1605
- Paper
8vo (143 x 92mm.), woodcut printer's device on title-page, woodcut initials and tailpiece, contemporary vellum with yapp edges, red edges, some early annotations, lacking A1 & A8 (initial blank and one leaf of preliminary text), lower corners of B3-5 torn with loss of text, binding slightly soiled
Literature
STC 17403; not found in the standard astronomical literature
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
First edition of Lydiat's early lectures on astronomy. Lydiat (1572-1646) engaged in scholarly arguments with both Scaliger and Kepler about chronology, earning their disdain, but he was appointed chronologer to Henry, Prince of Wales in 1609. His scientific acumen was not insignificant, but he maintained a biblical approach to Creation and viewed the universe as a finite entity.
This work is rare: we have not traced a copy offered at auction.